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Dental Assistant

First Choice Dental·Madison, Wisconsin

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 14 days ago
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Dental Assistant

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 32 similar openings in the Madison area · median $89,000

About the role

The Dental Assistant will support doctors during procedures, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain sterilization standards. They will also educate patients on oral health and contribute to a positive, team-oriented clinic environment.

Dental Assistant

Grow Your Career. Make Patients Smile. Love Where You Work.

Why you’ll love it here

We’re not your typical dental office. At First Choice Dental, we believe work should feel supportive, positive, and purpose-driven. We invest in our people, celebrate wins together, and create an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. If you’re energetic, dependable, people-focused, and ready to build a meaningful career in healthcare, we’d love to meet you.

Our mission

“We take exceptional care of our people, and our people take exceptional care of our patients.”

  • What you’ll be doing
  • Assist doctors during dental procedures while helping patients feel calm and comfortable
  • Set up treatment rooms and prepare instruments and materials
  • Learn and use modern dental technology and software systems like Dentrix
  • Take dental X-rays (if certified)
  • Help educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care
  • Keep instruments sterilized and maintain infection control standards
  • Support a positive, upbeat, team-focused clinic culture
  • Help create an exceptional patient experience from start to finish
  • What we’re looking for
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Great communication and people skills
  • Organized, dependable, and eager to learn
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Dental experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person
  • Team-oriented mindset and passion for helping others
  • Physical requirements
  • Ability to stand and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
  • Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and assisting during procedures
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting

Why first choice dental?

At First Choice Dental, you are more than an employee — you are part of a mission-driven team that values growth, positivity, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. We believe in supporting future leaders, developing talent, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.

Join a team that makes a difference every single day.

Requirements

Candidates should have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and be eager to learn. While dental experience is a plus, the company is willing to train the right individual.

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Dental X-rays
  • Patient care
  • Dentrix
  • Clinical support
  • Infection control
  • Oral health education
  • Dental assisting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

First Choice Dental

First Choice Dental is a Madison-based, group practice with state-of-the-art clinics throughout Dane County. We are in network with most major dental insurance companies, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Humana, and Anthem, among many others. Additionally, we have in-house...

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Dental assistant demand in Wisconsin

Dental assistant roles in Wisconsin are commonly tied to steady demand in private practices, clinics, and community dental settings. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with BLS certification and dental assistant licensure, while the listed requirements also allow a high school diploma or one year of applicable experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and consider confirming your certification status before applying.

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